Assistant Project Manager (Nashville, TN)

About the Company
RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.
About the Role
The Assistant Project Manager coordinates the overall management of the project and team, per the total scope of services as defined in each project’s contract documents, to meet the project's profit objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
Create cost efficiencies through process improvement
Support and drive utilization of various RNGD initiatives and technologies
Management of owner billings, project schedule from startup through closeout, optimizing process to achieve targets in safety, budget, schedule, quality control, and raving fans
Develop a big picture understanding of the project through immersion into the documents
Execute action items to achieve stated objectives and KPI's, delegating where appropriate
Understand and enforce contracts
Effectively facilitate subcontractor startup meetings and coordinate between subcontractors for optimized performance
Uphold brand standards
Manage the client experience, employee experience, and subcontractor experience proactively
Continuously reinforce the core values and manifesto, leading by example
Lead quality control plan implementation and compliance
Active participant in industry associations
Focus in on the details and set the direction of the project
Ensure usage of enabling technologies and workflows
Proactively monitor financial performance of project
Analyze risk and take action to mitigate early
Reporting of progress on stated performance targets and KPI's
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering
3+ years of experience in a construction firm
Exceptional relationship building, listening and communication skills
Ability to create and support team morale
Through knowledge of construction forecasting, cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and accounting principles
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues
Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems
Core Competencies
RNGD Values Alignment
Exemplifies RNGD’s core values:
Renegade Mentality
Sweep Floors
Build Together
Honor Promises
Financial Acumen
Demonstrates strong understanding of construction cost structures, forecasting, and project profitability.
Monitors project financial performance and proactively manages risks.
Project Execution and Organization
Takes a disciplined and structured approach to managing complex construction projects.
Effectively coordinates scheduling, subcontractor performance, and project documentation.
Leadership and Team Development
Builds strong project teams through mentorship, coaching, and accountability.
Supports a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Communication and Relationship Management
Demonstrates exceptional listening, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Maintains strong partnerships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Identifies complex project challenges and develops practical solutions.
Balances cost, schedule, quality, and risk when making project decisions.
Technology and Process Innovation
Supports implementation of new technologies and operational improvement initiatives.
Promotes adoption of digital tools and workflows that improve project performance.
RNGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No